Airplay Bank Youth Worker

YMCA Trinity Group - The Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund’s Airplay Youth Support

‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive? Do you enjoy creating fun, imaginative activities and want to make a real difference in the RAF community? If so, YMCA Trinity Group would love to welcome you to our team as an Airplay Bank Worker!

As an Airplay Worker, you will help plan, deliver and evaluate a wide range of exciting play and youth work activities for young people aged 5 to 18. Working as part of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay Youth Support Service, you’ll support children and families from the RAF community through fun sessions, positive experiences, and meaningful engagement.

This role is perfect for someone creative, energetic, and dedicated to supporting young people.

• Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging play and youth work activities for ages 5–18 within the RAF Airplay programme.
• Encourage youth participation and voice, involving young people in shaping decisions and activities.
• Support young people’s development, including accreditation opportunities that recognise their achievements.
• Maintain positive communication and relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and partner organisations.
• Ensure safe, inclusive practice by following safeguarding, health & safety procedures, and supporting risk assessments.
• Contribute to reporting, meetings, supervision, and training, supporting continuous improvement and professional development.

You will ideally have:

• A Level 2 qualification (or above) in Youth Work or Play Work, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable).
• Understanding of the issues affecting young people.
• The ability to work well within a team.
• Strong engagement skills with children and young people.
• A firm commitment to safeguarding.

As part of safer recruitment, this role requires a DBS check, facilitated and paid for by YMCA Trinity Group.

These are flexible bank hours and will be offered on a sessional, as‑and‑when‑required basis

The salary for this role is £13.00 per hour.

• DBS check facilitated and paid for
• Induction and on‑the‑job training opportunities
• Regular supervision and ongoing support
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in youth work or someone wanting a small, meaningful commitment each week.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact our Airplay Youth Station Worker Sharon Pollard call or e-mail Sharo

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Please note YMCA Trinity Group does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Unless stated otherwise, we do require an application form, completed in full, should you wish to be considered for a role with YMCA Trinity Group. Applications are scored against the relevant job description. CV’s will not be considered as an application.

Occasionally we fill a role sooner than expected, we reserve the right to withdraw vacancies before an advertised closing date. Early application is advised. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of applications, please contact us if you have a problem submitting your application.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Ensuring the safety and well‑being of vulnerable individuals is paramount to our mission. As such, we are committed to upholding rigorous safeguarding practices in all aspects of our work. Join us in making a meaningful difference while adhering to the highest standards of care and protection for those we serve.